2021 International Residential Code (IRC) + International Building Code (IBC) Combo

The 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) + 2021 International Building Code (IBC) Combo is a practical reference set for professionals and students involved in residential and general building construction.

The 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) provides minimum requirements for the construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. It addresses a wide range of residential construction requirements, including building planning, structural provisions, foundations, walls, roofs, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, energy efficiency, and other aspects of residential construction.

The 2021 International Building Code (IBC) provides requirements for the design and construction of buildings and structures. It covers important areas including structural design, fire and life safety, means of egress, accessibility, building materials, interior environments, energy efficiency, and other building-related requirements.

Together, the IRC and IBC provide complementary references for residential and broader building construction applications, making this combo useful for professionals who need access to both residential construction requirements and general building code provisions.

This combo is suitable for architects, engineers, contractors, builders, inspectors, code officials, designers, construction professionals, and students.

Key Features

• Includes the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC).
• Includes the 2021 International Building Code (IBC).
• Covers requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
• Includes residential requirements for foundations, walls, roofs, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Covers building structural design and construction requirements.
• Addresses fire and life safety, means of egress, and accessibility.
• Includes requirements related to building materials, interior environments, and energy efficiency.
• Provides complementary references for residential and general building construction.
• Useful for design, construction, inspection, plan review, and code compliance.
• Published by the International Code Council (ICC).
• Suitable for architects, engineers, contractors, builders, inspectors, code officials, designers, and students.

Why Choose This Combo?

This 2-book professional combo brings together the 2021 IRC and 2021 IBC in one convenient reference. The IRC focuses specifically on residential construction, while the IBC provides broader requirements for buildings and structures. Together, they provide useful code references for professionals working across residential, commercial, and other building construction applications.